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U2 - Zoo TV, Live From Sydney

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Well, I've never actually SEEN this show, but I've heard it. During the Zoo TV era, U2 reinvented themselves (not the first time, nor would it be the last) and it turned a lot of those "I used to listen to 'War' all the time in college" fans off to U2 and created comments like, "they haven't done anything good since 'Joshua Tree'." I don't see why. The Zoo TV era, whose music included Achtung Baby and Zooropa, is some of the best U2 ever. Now if only a Popmart DVD would be released...

Here's what's on the DVD from DVDTown.com (which I think was taken from the U2 site):

Synopsis
Filmed at the Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia, in November 1993. As well as the legendary live show, now digitally remastered, the new release comes with a bonus DVD of live tracks, mini-documentaries and the inimitable `Video Confessional'.

Disc One
* Show Opening
* Zoo Station
* The Fly
* Even Better Than The Real Thing
* Mysterious Ways
* One
* Unchained Melody
* Until The End Of The World
* New Year's Day
* Numb
* Angel Of Harlem
* Stay (Faraway, So Close!)
* Satellite Of Love
* Dirty Day
* Bullet The Blue Sky
* Running To Stand Still
* Where The Streets Have No Name
* Pride (In The Name Of Love)
* Daddy's Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car
* Lemon
* With Or Without You
* Love Is Blindness
* Can't Help Falling In Love
Disc Two
Bonus Tracks
* 1. Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around the World
* 2. Desire
* (both taken live from the Zoo TV Special, Yankee Stadium, New York, 29th and 30th August 1992)
* 3. The Fly
* 4. Even Better than the Real Thing
* (both taken live from the Stop Sellafield Concert, G-Mex Centre, Manchester, 19th June 1992)
Documentaries
* A Fistful of Zoo TV
* Zoo TV - The Inside Story
* Trabantland
Extras
* Video Confessional
* Numb Karaoke

This is unquestionably the best live U2 on DVD, though "U2 Go Home -- Live from Sloane Castle" is also essential. The Zoo TV extravaganza was unprecedented in its scale and complexity, but what's amazing about this show is that the staging always complements the music, and never overwhelms it. The media-overload setup is absolutely dazzling, and it's imaginatively deployed throughout, but the emphasis is always on the four men at the heart of this great band. I bought this concert on VHS, found it later on a pirate VCD in Mexico, and am delighted to see it finally on DVD. Highlights include a "Mysterious Ways" for the ages (featuring fantastically passionate singing by Bono, and Morleigh Steinberg in a belly-dancer cameo -- she's the woman who would later become Edge's wife); a titanic "Until the End of the World" (aggressive and dangerous-seeming, in a way that U2 music rarely is); "Stay," "Bullet the Blue Sky," "Daddy's Gonna Pay ..." The rapturous Sydney crowd laps it all up and screams for more, and who wouldn't? This is an unmissable document of perhaps the most mind-bending rock-'n'-roll tour of all time.

U2 fans will never forget the phenomenon that was known as Zoo TV. Zoo TV was a massively produced world tour that took rock band U2 all over the world. Long time fans may remember that they performed at the MTV Music Video Awards with Dana Carvey via satellite during the MTV Video Music Awards. The tour was in support of the groups 1991 album Achtung Baby.

It's surprising that such a well loved tour took so long to arrive on DVD. U2 Zoo TV Live From Sidney is now available on DVD for the first time. The single disc release includes a full color booklet and arrives in a special hard protective case. The concert that appears on the DVD was recorded on November 27th, 1993, a month before U2 wrapped up the nearly two year long tour.

U2 performed some of their biggest hits during this performance. Songs such as "New Years Day," "Pride (In the Name Of Love)," "With Or Without You," and "Where The Streets Have No Name," are among the hit songs performed during the concert.

U2 Zoo TV Live From Sidney has a running time of one hour and 56 minutes. The picture and sound quality are awesome. You really feel like you are at the concert when watching the show. The color booklet includes a 2006 forward written by Adrian Deevoy.

I was a newbie to U2 when I first rented a VHS copy of this concert. I am not exaggerating when I say that this show blew my mind, sparked my long-running obsession with U2, and expanded my interest in popular music. I only really knew the Joshua Tree when I saw this and I was completely surprised to see Bono strutting around in black leather (or sequined gold) suits. The concept is a genius overload of information, until the earnest U2 slices right through. One/Unchained Melody and Running To Stand Still/Where The Streets Have No Name are particularly memorable moments. The whole thing is exhilarating and dramatic like musical theater, except is actually good.

This concert DVD rocks!! I owned the VHS copy and watched it many, many times. And everytime I watch it I got chills. And I still do with this DVD. It's simply amazing. The stage set and lights and sound are perfect and the band is scarily amazing. This was made at a time when U2 were at the top of their game. "Mysterious Ways", "Until the End of the World", and "Running to Stand Still" are live masterpieces. I have seen many bands live and none of them can equal the emotional intensity and ferocity of U2. Every emotion on the spectrum is showcased in their live shows and on this DVD. I was forever changed after seeing them live. I recommend seeing them in concert but if for any reason you can't, this DVD is the quickest way to bliss. Highly Recommended!!

this is my rating for this fabulous stunning show.Sometimes you can't believe yr eyes and your ears..awesome picture and sound.The bass is blasting.Sincerely not recommanded if you live in a condo...
U2 demonstrate what are real talentuous pop stars.
For the rest push the click buy button and welcome to zoo TV

longing to see the pop mart DVd from mexico due september 18th 2007...

1. Zoo Station
2. The Fly
3. Even Better Than The Real Thing
4. Mysterious Ways
5. One
6. Unchained Melody
7. Until The End Of The World
8. New Year's Day
9. Numb
10. Angel Of Harlem
11. Stay (Faraway, So Close!)
12. Satellite Of Love
13. Dirty Day
14. Bullet The Blue Sky
15. Running To Stand Still
16. Where The Streets Have No Name
17. Pride (In The Name Of Love!)
Encore(s):
18. Daddy's Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car
19. Show Me The Way To Go Home
20. Lemon
21. With Or Without You
22. Love Is Blindness
23. Can't Help Falling In Love

HIGHLIGHTS:
----The beginning and the entrance for "Zoo Station." Coolest couple of minutes in the world the first time you see it. Bono all in the Fly persona and the way they handle it. You'll love it the first time you see it.
----I like the acoustic performance of "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" But I'm wierd like that, I guess.
----I LOVE the way both "Bullet The Blue Sky" and "Running To Stand Still" are performed. Rumor has it that Bono thought that this would be U2's final show, so he wanted to go out in a bang, apparently, because those two performances are simply amazing, especially the performance to "Running To Stand Still."
----I gotta talk about the encore's -- Mr. MacPhisto. I had never seen Mr. MacPhisto before...and my jaw dropped to the ground the first time I saw it. It proves the creativity of U2, and it really made what would've been otherwise bland (with the exception of With or Without You) encore's mean something.

Any U2 fan who loves to see this band in action will really like this DVD in your collection if you don't have it yet. I have some DVD's from this band and this one is a must have. Place your order right away, you won't regret. I have played it several times since I bought it and I just can't stop. The picture is very clear and the sound setting is fantastic. Enjoy it.

I'll never forget the phenomenon known as Zoo TV. This is the best U2's full length concert on DVD...

I absolutely love ZooTV. This is the best full length concert on DVD, and it's about time they brought it to DVD!! This is a necessity for any U2 fan and perfect for someone who is not all that familiar with their stuff. It's too good to put into words. The band sounds awesome and put on a great show! And Macphisto has awesome shoes! =)